When choosing a new job, you’re not just looking for the perfect role. You also need to consider what kind of company you want to work for. Do you want to work for a social enterprise with an inspiring mission? Do you see yourself thriving in a company that’s fully remote? And probably the most important question is, do you want to work at a startup or join a corporation? You may be wondering if the size of a company is really that important. If you’re only working with people in your team, does
Since the invention of Bitcoin in 2009 the global cryptocurrency market has grown from nothing to a value of around US$2 trillion. From a price of US$1 in 2011, Bitcoin rose to an all-time high of more than US$63,000 in April 2021, and now hovers around the US$42,000 mark. Large fluctuations in cryptocurrency prices are common, which makes them a highly speculative investment. What kind of people are willing to take the risk, and what motivates them? We conducted a survey to find out. In particu
Fitbit has just vaulted over a huge hurdle: it can now continuously monitor users’ heart rhythms. This was authorized by the US’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — and takes the wearable company a step closer to combating the Apple Watch. Google — the owner of Fitbit — declared that the FDA authorized the use of its new PPG (photoplethysmography) algorithm. This is used to identify atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm. The reason monitoring for this condition (which impacts al
How does a sport go from a series of events to climate activists? And an international sailing competition? Surely, there’s something radically divergent between a series of multi-million dollar races which involve travel around the planet and sustainability –- or is there? Upon hearing that the SailGP is the first climate-positive sport on the planet, aided by a whole load of innovation in sailing and technology, I wanted to find out more. So I headed to San Francisco to learn all about it. T
The quantum computing race is far from over, but it’s clear that IBM is off to an early and substantial lead. This assessment comes on the heels of Big Blue’s latest launch: two new Qiskit Runtime primitives debuting today (you read it here first). Quantum computing promises to do two things for society: help us solve today’s problems faster, and put us in a position to solve tomorrow’s problems. And whether those problems involve optimization, simulations, or needle-in-a-haystack searches, we’l
Hondatoday announced some pretty bold electrification plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The Japanese automaker will invest $40 billion (¥5 trillion yen) in its EV segment, including a new lineup, battery production, and software development. 30 new EV models by 2030 Yep, you read that right. 30 new EVs by 2030. This is huge for Honda, especially as it’s currently only offering one electric vehicle — the Honda e — which itself is limited to the European market. The company is planning
Fans of ratings, rejoice! Netflix has introduced a new way for you to display your affection for a show: a double thumbs up. This is the first change of the rating system since 2017, when the company moved from a star system (ergo, one to five), to the like or dislike model (thumbs up and thumbs down) that we’re all familiar with. Now, Netflix is shaking this up again with the launch of a third option — the super like (or, if you want, double thumbs up). Here’s what the ‘double thumbs up’ (or… I
Transitioning from traditional, gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is widely considered one of the most important goals to reduce carbon emissions. In 2020, internal combustion engine powered vehicles were responsible for about one-fifth of Europe’s carbon emissions. It’s unsurprising that the EU is pushing for a switch sooner rather than later, with an aim to reduce road transport emissions by 90% in 2050. While ambitious, this does seem like an achievable goal. In a recent survey
Just two months after Cruise announced the launch of its robotaxi operations in San Francisco, one of its autonomous vehicles had an awkward encounter with… the cops. In a video posted on Instagram last weekend, a Chevrolet Bolt robotaxi gets pulled over by the San Francisco Police Department for not having its headlights on. View this post on Instagram A post shared by B-RadAbroad (@b.rad916) As you can see for yourselves above, the incident feels as if it was comically scripted. After stop
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. If your friends come over to your house, you might need to tell them your WiFi password. And if it’s a complex password, you would need to type it in for them. It becomes annoying and cumbersome if there are more than a couple of friends at your house. But you can speed up the whole process by using a QR Code, which your friends can scan to connect to your net